Campus Safety

There is no higher priority at SUNY Cortland than the safety of the campus community, and we take many steps to maintain a safe environment.

Safety starts with our University Police Department (UPD) and its 19-officer force. All are professionally trained, meet all of the standards for New York State Police officers and understand the unique nature of college life.

University Police Officers patrol the campus by foot, bike and vehicle 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are also pioneers in the practice of community policing, being visible, proactive and available to the campus.

To assist community members with staying safe, the UPD sponsors educational programs on crime prevention, personal safety, self-defense, sexual-assault prevention and other topics.